TAU HU KHO (TOFU IN CARAMEL SAUCE)

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This recipe is from a Vietnamese restaurant in Zhuhai, Guangdong, China. Acquired while doing TESL training in Zhuhai. Serve with cooked rice and stir-fried spinach with garlic.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Onions

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb firm tofu
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce (vegetarian)
1/2 cup shallot, minced
1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced (including tops)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut tofu into 2x3 inch, 1/2 inch thick slices and pat dry.
  • Place sugar in frying pan over medium-high heat, shake often until sugar is melted and tan colored, 2-3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water (mixture will bubble furiously) and stir until caramelized sugar has dissolved.
  • Stir in soy sauce, shallots and garlic, stir often until sauce is boiling. Reduce to simmer.
  • Lay tofu slices in single layer in sauce and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. With a wide spatula, turn pieces over.
  • Simmer for 3-4 minutes longer and then transfer tofu to serving dish. Pour sauce over tofu and sprinkle with green onions and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.6, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 771.3, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 10.5, Protein 11.4

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